Farthest Shore
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D C D C
D C D
We were there in the woods by the water
D Em
We left our packs up against that willow tree
Em Em7
We dove right in, keeping just what we were born with:
Em A
(all) Our Memories, Knowledge and Dreams
D C D
As I swam away from our possessions
D Em
I imagined that they were gone forever more
Em F#m Bm
And for once I was glad that all I treasured
Em A
Would still be with me as I reached other shore. So...
Chorus
G A
Let me dive into the water,
D Bm
leave behind all that I've worked for
Em A D
Except what I remember and believe
Em A D Bm
and when I stand on the farthest shore
Em A C
I will have all I need
After the blaze burned our cabin down to ashes
Where we'd slept warm, now the sky lets in the rain
I found the strings, frets and rusted latches
But I will never hear that old guitar again
These four walls are only in my memory
Where these stone steps rise to nothing in the air
So one last look and I'm headed for the river
To wash my hands and try to say this prayer [repeat chorus]
Em F#m
When my time to live this life is over
G A
I'll tip my hat when I think about that swim
Bm C
And of all the things that make a life worth living
Em A G/B A/C#
That only come to those who dive right in
[repeat chorus]
Let me dive into the water
It's all I need
How to play Farthest Shore
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.